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iPad 10W USB Power Adapter US to UK charging
humfer
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Was planning on buying an iPad as visiting the US next month. However have since found out that the $499 US price is subject to sales tax of 9.5% in San Francisco so its not looking like such a bargain and may well just end up buying in the UK for £429. One question though - if I did buy in the states I would get a 10W USB power adapter which obviously would be the 2 pin US version which would be useless in the UK. What would be the options - still use this but with a travel adaptor (i.e. US 2 pin to UK 3 pin) or have to buy another UK 10W USB Power Adapter at the £25 from Apple?
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Worst case scenario, you definitely wouldn't need to spend that much, you can get a dock/charger for half that, and a US>UK stepdown transformer (which you can use for more than just the ipad) for £13.99.They say it's genetic, they say he can't help it, they say you can catch it - but sometimes you're born with it0
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weegie.geek wrote: »and a US>UK stepdown transformer
A US to UK transformer would be a "step up" - 110VAC to 240VAC (for the Euro pedants: 230VAC !)
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Heh, well spotted.
They say it's genetic, they say he can't help it, they say you can catch it - but sometimes you're born with it0 -
Plenty of ideas on this thread. :beer:0
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Remember though if you do buy an iPad in the states they won't honour your warranty in the UK.Approach her; adore her. Behold her; worship her. Caress her; indulge her. Kiss her; pleasure her. Kneel to her; lavish her. Assert to her; let her guide you. Obey her as you know how; Surrender is so wonderful! For Caroline my Goddess.0
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